The first records we know of about iris flowers date back to 1479 B.C. — nearly 3,500 years ago! What a flower! It made such an impression on King Thutmose III of Egypt that after conquering Syria, he ...

Bearded iris are eye-catching, low-maintenance flowers that thrive in Ohio gardens. Learn how to plant and care for them.

Bearded irises have come a long way from the simple Iris pallida fondly called “Grandma’s flags” and grown in so many gardens many decades ago. Named for the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology, ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

Blooming after early spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils fade, irises steal the show both in the garden and in a vase for weeks each spring. But when to cut back irises? After their colorful ...

An early season garden tour showcased various blooming flowers, including peonies, amsonia, chives, poppies and yarrows. The tour highlighted several iris varieties, notably the large, uniquely ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Iris Flower Show is back at the Freimann-Foelinger Botanical Conservatory for one day only. Northeast Indiana Iris Society will display its latest spring blooms. At the ...